x Examinez les rapports entre Cécile et les adultes dans Bonjour Tristesse. (2017)

Question 1

les rapports entre Cécile et Anne

Answer 1

• Anne brings structure to the lives of, and relationship between, Raymond and Cécile. -Anne is more of a matriarchal character to Cécile than Elsa.
• Cécile admires Anne but is also jealous of her.
• Cécile is unaware of how a mature adult should behave until Anne joins the family.

Question 2

les rapports entre Cécile et Elsa

Answer 2

• Elsa is half the age of Raymond and is closer in age to Cécile.
• Elsa is hedonistic and not concerned with being a parental role model to Cécile.
• Elsa’s relationship with Cécile is not as conventional as that between Cécile and Anne.
• Elsa does not pose a threat to Cécile’s relationship with Raymond.

Question 3

les rapports entre Cécile et sa mère

Answer 3

• Cécile’s mother died when she was young.
• Raymond’s womanising as a result of the death of Cécile’s mother introduces many women into Cécile’s life.
• There has been a lack of a strong female role model in Cécile’s life.
• The absence of a strong female role model in Cécile’s life leads to a resentful attitude towards Anne when she acts as a mother to her.

Question 4

les rapports entre Cécile et Raymond

Answer 4

• Raymond does not set boundaries for Cécile’s behaviour.
• Cécile failing her Baccalauréat is due in part to her father’s lack of concern for her studies.
• Raymond’s womanising does not set a good example to Cécile.
• Raymond is not a strong and positive role model to Cécile, even though she adores him.